Serving 273 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Positive Pathways Transition Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Positive Pathways Transition Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Positive Pathways Transition Center's student population of 273 students has grown by 96% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Positive Pathways Transition Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Positive Pathways Transition Center is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3637 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
41%
38%
Black
45%
21%
White
11%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Orange School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Positive Pathways Transition Center's ranking?
Positive Pathways Transition Center is ranked #3637 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Positive Pathways Transition Center?
The graduation rate of Positive Pathways Transition Center is 21-39%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Positive Pathways Transition Center?
273 students attend Positive Pathways Transition Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Positive Pathways Transition Center students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Positive Pathways Transition Center?
Positive Pathways Transition Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Positive Pathways Transition Center offer ?
Positive Pathways Transition Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Positive Pathways Transition Center part of?
Positive Pathways Transition Center is part of Orange School District.
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